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wafer

[/ˈweɪ.fər/]
nounfemininepl: wafers
biscoito fino
1. A thin, crisp biscuit or cookie, often lightly sweetened
She enjoyed a wafer with her afternoon tea.
Ela apreciou um biscoito fino com seu chá da tarde.
2. A thin disk of unleavened bread used in religious ceremonies
The priest distributed wafers during communion.
O padre distribuiu hóstias durante a comunhão.
3. A thin slice of semiconductor material in electronics manufacturing
Silicon wafers are essential in computer chip production.
As pastilhas de silício são essenciais na produção de chips de computador.
Synonyms
biscuitcrackercookiehost (religious context)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
biscoito fino
most common term for the biscuit
Brazil
hóstia
religious context, unleavened bread
Portugal
bolacha fina
alternative for thin biscuit
Electronics
pastilha de silício
technical term in both regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

thin as a wafer - extremely thin
wafer-thin margins - very narrow or tight margins
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